DC- Life Telesales Consultant- Park Square (KZN)

Discovery Limited; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in South Africa is seeking a sales consultant for their telesales team. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets and conducting financial needs analysis. Candidates should have a matric qualification, sales experience, and fluency in either English or Afrikaans. The role emphasizes target-driven individuals who can adapt to changing environments.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year sales experience, preferably in an outbound telesales environment.
• Minimum 1 year Life product knowledge, Discovery Life knowledge is an advantage.
• PC literacy including email, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Life Sales target.
• Conduct Financial Needs Analysis.
• Communicate with members telephonically and via email.

Skills

Target Driven

Team Player

Goal orientated

Self motivated

Ability to perform under pressure

Adapt to change

Persuasiveness

Resilience/Tenacity

Sound Time Management

Self managed

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Fluent English/Afrikaans

Education

Matric

At least 1 year sales experience

Minimum 1 year Life product knowledge

PC literacy (email, word, excel)

Tertiary qualification

NQF5 and RE5 qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Identifying sales opportunities

Answering inbound calls timeously and making required outbound calls

Co-ordination of own administration

Identifying sales opportunities

Key purpose

This position is based in the Discovery Connect Sales call centre, and reports to the sales team leader. The successful individual will be required to conduct Discovery Life telesales.

Key Outputs

The successful individual will be required to perform on, but not limited to the following key outputs:

• Achieve Life Sales target
• Communication to members telephonically via fax and email
• Attending to general administration
• Conduct Financial Needs Analysis
• Achieve quality target
• Overcome objections
• Adhering to service level agreements

Personal attributes and skills

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Target Driven
• Team Player
• Goal orientated
• Self motivated
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Adapt to change
• Persuasiveness
• Resilience/Tenacity
• Sound Time Management
• Self managed
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Speak fluently (accent neutral) English/Afrikaans

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• At least 1year sales experience, preferably in an outbound telesales environment
• Minimum 1 year Life product knowledge, Discovery Life Knowledge is an advantage
• PC literacy, email, word, excel
• Tertiary qualification an advantage
• NQF5 and RE5 qualification

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.